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Civic hospitals re-route patients despite staff and infrastructure

India, Dec. 16 -- Peripheral civic hospitals in Mumbai are routinely referring patients to other facilities - and it's not because they are short staffed. Sources in some peripheral hospitals say sen... Read More


Delhi steps up landfill cleanup; biomining capacity raised to 35K metric tonnes per day

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- In a major push to permanently eliminate Delhi's towering garbage dumps, the Delhi government has significantly increased the daily processing of legacy waste at the city's three... Read More


Punjab clears scientific study amid growing groundwater crisis

Chandigarh, Dec. 16 -- At a time when Punjab has emerged as one of the most groundwater-stressed states in the country, the state government has cleared a Rs.1.61-crore micro-level scientific study to... Read More


Out-of-control escalator at Dhaka university sparks panic among students. Watch

India, Dec. 16 -- A malfunctioning escalator at a university in Dhaka triggered panic among students this week - a short video showing the incident began circulating widely online. The clip, widely s... Read More


State directs SRA to act against builders delaying redevelopment, mandates senior citizen panels

India, Dec. 16 -- The Maharashtra government on Monday issued a circular to address problems faced by senior citizens due to delays in redevelopment projects, directing the Slum Rehabilitation Authori... Read More


FM introduces Insurance laws (Amendment) Bill 2025; proposes 100% FDI in Insurance sector

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, titled "Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha", in the Lok Sabha, aiming to strengthen poli... Read More


Two ministries push cooperative expansion in Islamic institutions

Jakarta, Dec. 16 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Cooperatives to economically empower Indonesia's Muslim community through the ... Read More


Why is the Hood Canal bridge closed? When will it reopen? Latest here

India, Dec. 16 -- The Hood Canal Bridge was closed to traffic on Monday due to intense high winds that made crossing unsafe, according to local authorities and weather reports. The closure has affect... Read More


From red terror to development: CRPF Camp opens in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, villagers to benefit from welfare schemes

Sukma, Dec. 16 -- A ray of hope has dawned over Peddabodkel village in Sukma district as the newly inaugurated CRPF camp brings security and development to an area once dominated by Naxalite influence... Read More


"India leading source of FDI, giving our cooperation a strong foundation of trust," says Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali

Addis Ababa, Dec. 16 -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Tuesday highlighted the growing economic partnership between Ethiopia and India during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... Read More